Michael Alago is not just famous for making Metallica a household name and signing White Zombie, he has put down a legendary career in the music on top of those highlights! His new memoir, I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music. Signing Metallica, Beating Death is coming out March 25th. Matt and Curtis hear from Michael about his life and career on Dumb and Dumbest – Episode #353 – Who The F*ck Is That Guy? It’s Michael Alago! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. And we just launched a Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading
Tag Archives: Webster Hall
CONCERT REVIEW: Heilung Live at Webster Hall
Have you ever attended a concert, and had a life-changing experience? I have had a few of those. I have been lucky in my so far to see a myriad of third-eye opening events like Miles Davis at Lincoln Center, Gorilla Biscuits at CBGBs (RIP), Rush at the height of their superpowers at Madison Square Garden, Joan Baez at a county fair, Overkill at Coney Island High (RIP), Tool before they were superstars, Frank Sinatra and Slayer in the same week, and the list goes on and on. Now I have one more experience to add to the list, not really a concert, but the first time I saw Heilung (Season of Mist). Continue reading
Otep Talks Trump’s America, Touring, And Surviving
For over fifteen years Otep Shamaya has fought a battle on many levels to shift paradigms in both society and the music industry. Leading her band OTEP, she has made a career of making protest music with her mix of spoken word, theater, metal, art, hip-hop and punk rock. Keith Chachkes of Ghost Cult met up with Otep at Webster Hall in New York City to chat about the current political climate in America, LGTBQ issues, making art, being a veteran band, touring and much more. Videography by Lisa Schuchmann.Continue reading
Black N’ Blue Bowl 2017 Lineup Announced
The 2017 Black N’ Blue Bowl lineup has just been revealed, and it’s a hardcore fans dream come true. Continue reading
Nightmare Logic – Riley Gale Of Power Trip Talks Trump, Texas And More!
Power Trip has released one of the undeniably great albums of 2017 thus far with Nightmare Logic, out now on Southern Lord Records. While on tour with Iron Reagan, Ghost Cult’s Keith Chachkes caught up with front man Riley Gale at Webster Hall in New York City to discuss politics, radical philosophy, metal and more. With inspiring music and a chaotic live show, Power Trip are one of the most impressive bands on the scene today. Continue reading
Amaranthe At Webster Hall
Amaranthe 03-08-2017
At Webster Hall, New York City
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Iron Reagan At The Marlin Room At Webster Hall
Power Trip At The Marlin Room At Webster Hall
Pain Of Salvation Performs Ashes With Mike Portnoy In New York City
Pain Of Salvation wrapped up their North American headlining tour in New York City last night, and had a special surprise in store for the fans in attendance. Continue reading
Epiphone Revolver Music Awards Show Photos At Webster Hall
The 2016 Epiphone Revolver Music Awards had performances by Stitched Up Heart, Lacuna Coil, Anthrax and Megadeth, plus a ‘Fallen Heroes All-Star Jam‘ featuring Ace Frehley and Bumblefoot with members of Megadeth, Slipknot, Pop Evil, Annihilator, Mutoid Man, Butcher Babies, and Red Sun Rising. Continue reading